Boeing’s Shuts Down DEI Department

Boeing has decided to dismantle its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department. This move comes as the company faces some tough challenges and begins a major restructuring. Sara Lian Bowen, the vice president who was in charge of the DEI department, has also resigned. This news was first reported by Bloomberg.

But what does DEI mean? These initiatives are all about making sure that people from all races, genders, and abilities have equal opportunities. Boeing had promised to hire more employees from minority groups and aimed to boost Black employment by 20% by the year 2025. However, with the recent changes, it seems that those plans are now in question.

Historically, Boeing’s workforce has been mostly white and male, which has drawn criticism in the past. As companies across the U.S. are scrutinized for their diversity hiring practices, Boeing's decision to dissolve its DEI team has caught the attention of many. Critics of these programs argue that they often discrim...